8 Great Android Apps Not Available on the Google Play Store

Google 's Play Store is certainly the biggest source of Android apps, but that doesn't mean it has everything. There are some real gems in the popular alternative app store called F-Droid. Here are some great Android apps that aren't available on the Google Play Store!

1. Quasi-official

Most launchers include app grids, but Kvaesitso doesn't. Instead, it focuses on widgets and the ability to find what you need.

In Kvaesitso, the home screen only shows the clock and a search bar (though you can add a dock if you want). Swipe up to see all the widgets arranged in a column. Tap the search bar or swipe down to search for apps, files, contacts, web links, etc.

For such a unique launcher, Kvaesitso is still highly customizable, giving you plenty of freedom to tailor the experience to better suit your preferences.

2. Auxio

Auxio is a beautiful app that has all the feel of Android's Material You. It has all the necessary features, is completely free, and doesn't track your listening habits.

3. Breezy Weather

There are a lot of weather apps out there. Unfortunately, many weather apps are privacy nightmares, tracking your location and selling that information. They can make money off your usage even if they don’t show ads.

Breezy Weather is a completely private and open-source option, and it’s also one of the more appealing apps. The card-based layout feels familiar on the Pixel, and there’s a wide selection of widgets to choose from. On top of that, the app has live wallpapers that change to match the current weather in your area.

4. Table Habit

A common problem with to-do list apps is that many of the tasks are small and repetitive. There’s no need to assign urgency, set due dates, or write detailed descriptions, just remember to do them and be able to see how often you miss a goal. Table Habit is perfect for this type of task.

It can help you do more of the things you consider positive or reduce the habits you consider negative. Do you need to water your plants every morning? Set a reminder in Table Habit and record it when you finish so you have a record of how often you water. Want to spend less time watching Netflix? Set a goal and note whether you beat it.

This app is a helpful tool that doesn’t try to sell you a subscription service to monetize your desire to make some positive changes in your life. You can think of it as a less flashy version of the Habits app for building effective habits.

5. Fridgey

Fridgey is a place to keep track of all the food in your fridge, helping you keep track of what you have on hand. It takes a bit of work to use the app, but it can help you reduce food waste and save money because it not only lets you see what you have but also keeps track of expiration dates. You can combine Fridgey with other ways you can use technology to save money on groceries.

6. Orgzly Revived

Orgzly is both a note taking app and a to-do list app. You organize your notes into notebooks and have the freedom to take notes and organize things however you want.

You can include to-dos in your notes and mark them as completed. You can use your notes as tasks and set dates for them. In short, you can view your notes as notes, tasks, or calendar events.

Orgzly is available on the Play Store, but that version hasn’t been updated in a few years. Orgzly Revived is a fork of that project and is still supported. It’s a good choice unless you need a cross-platform note-taking app that can be used on multiple devices.

7. Wall You

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Many people prefer Android because it gives us more freedom to make our devices our own. We can change the launcher, app icons, and themes. However, once you’ve done all that, you still need a nice wallpaper. Unfortunately, searching online can be overwhelming and a bit of a chore.

Wall You is a cool app that displays wallpapers from various sites like Wallhaven, Unsplash, OWalls, and Bing without getting you tracked or doing anything nefarious. You can add wallpapers to your favorites for later use and apply them directly to your phone from the app.

8. Sharing

AirDrop and Quick Share are great if you're operating within an ecosystem, but their usefulness is lost when you're using an unsupported device. Cloud storage is great, but a bit overkill if you just want to send files from one device to another.

Sharing is an app that works on any device as long as the receiving device is connected to the same network and can open a web browser. You select the files on your phone that you want to share, press the Power button in the app, then enter the displayed URL into the web browser on the receiving device (or scan the generated QR code).

Sharing using HTTP is insecure, so if you're on a public Wi-Fi network, it's best to first create a hotspot on your phone and connect the receiving devices to that hotspot. This way, no one else can snoop on your files during the transfer.

See also:

• 7 “Less Famous” Google Android Apps You Should Know
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• How to Install Apps on Android Without Using Google Play Store